Newton Planning Board approves two-lot subdivision at 21 Chase Road. The board unanimously accepted the Dubay Group Inc.'s application to subdivide the property at Map 11, Block 10, Lot 2, creating two new lots after Circuit Rider Planner Jennifer Rowden deemed the application straightforward and
Newton Conservation Commission conducts site walk for proposed Merrimac Road subdivision. The commission inspected the property at 11 Merrimac Road, where homeowner Shamus Quirk proposed a two-lot subdivision with a 700-foot driveway at 12 feet wide. Commission members Robert Zalenski and Trisha
Newton Board of Selectmen unanimously names Michelle Fobert as Deputy Treasurer pending background check. Fobert, a resident with finance-industry experience, discussed her qualifications with the board; Town Treasurer Gonyer requested authorization for bank access once the background check clears.
Planning Board postpones decisions on two applications after members fail to achieve quorum. Vice Chairman Daniel Berard and Rachel Nelson were the only members present at Tuesday's meeting, preventing formal action on a design review for Devaney Energy's 4,500-square-foot propane distribution
Gale Library board names new leadership. Paula Noon was elected Chairperson and Kathy Meserve as Secretary at the April 8 meeting, with Mary Riordan continuing as Treasurer. Facilities Maintenance Technician Robert Kysilovsky has resigned, and former technician Mark Botsch will provide temporary
Newton conservation commission authorizes its chairperson for wetland advocacy at planning board. Chairperson Sandy Estabrook received unanimous authorization to represent the commission's wetland protection concerns at a Planning Board hearing regarding a 104 North Main Street project with an
Newton Board of Selectmen unanimously approves firefighter hires and capital equipment spending. The board hired three firefighters: Christopher Miller and Jeffrey Worman as Firefighter EMT Basic at $21.50 per hour, and Matthew Griswold as Firefighter AEMT Basic at $22.50 per hour. Fire Department
Newton Recreation Commission approves new fitness instructor, launches planning for major summer events. Vice Chairman Joe Simone and the commission unanimously approved contracting Wendy Takesian to teach eight senior fitness classes at $200 total cost. The commission is planning the June 6 Town
Zoning Board continues variance hearing; addresses database gaps in procedures. The Zoning Board of Adjustment voted unanimously to extend a public hearing on a two-lot subdivision variance at 11 Merrimac Road, Map 12, Block 4, Lot 9, until June 3 at the request of applicant Land Bank Properties
Newton Planning Board reorganizes with new leadership and extends terrain modification permit. The board unanimously elected Mr. Papachristos as chair and Mr. Berard as vice chair, welcoming new members Mr. Duncan and Ms. Nelson. The board unanimously approved extending the terrain modification
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